Senior/Staff Photolithography Process Development Engineer

Job Title

Senior/Staff Photolithography Process Development Engineer

Role Summary

Lead development and transfer of photolithography processes at Micron's Fab 10N/X in Singapore. The role focuses on process optimization, control strategy design, and cross-functional collaboration to meet yield, quality, and device performance targets.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Substantial hands-on experience in semiconductor photolithography process development is required; see Education Requirements for degree-based years-of-experience guidance.

Responsibilities

Accountable for designing, optimizing, and delivering photolithography processes and controls from development to transfer readiness.

• Lead development, optimization, and troubleshooting of photolithography processes to meet yield, quality, and performance requirements.
• Translate device and integration requirements into robust process flows, specifications, and control strategies.
• Perform material evaluations, OPC/layout development, process-window analysis, and overlay optimization.
• Design and implement advanced process-control methodologies using SPC, DOE, and lithography simulation tools.
• Own delivery of defined photolithography process milestones from development through transfer readiness.
• Partner with global R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure effective technology transfer.
• Work with equipment and materials suppliers to evaluate new capabilities and support early technology adoption.
• Contribute to invention disclosures and technical documentation.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows, optimize processes, and enable data-driven decision making within organizational and legal standards.

Requirements

Core technical competencies and interpersonal skills required to perform the role.

• Demonstrated experience in semiconductor photolithography process development.
• Proven track record contributing to photolithography process and equipment roadmaps.
• Deep knowledge of optics, immersion lithography, polarized illumination, and low k1 imaging.
• Proficiency with lithography simulation tools, material characterization, DOE, SPC, and basic statistical data analysis.
• Technical ownership and accountability, structured problem-solving, and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working with suppliers and evaluating equipment/material improvements is preferred.
• Exposure to advanced DUV and EUV is highly desirable.

Education Requirements

PhD with ≥3 years, Master’s with ≥5 years, or Bachelor’s with ≥7 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. Relevant practical experience in semiconductor photolithography process development may be considered where applicable.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.